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PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate, implement and audit food safety (good agricultural
practices) programs for Dole Fresh Vegetables growing, harvesting and
cooling operations. Perform audits, generate
reports of the audits to assure food safety practices are appropriately
followed for all raw material supplies from internal or external
sources. Analyze and make recommendations for further improvements to
mitigate hazards in growing, harvesting and handling of products;
assist in the development and implementation of on-farm food safety
programs including training and development of manuals and programs.
• Ensure that all field food
safety programs and procedures are being implemented correctly.
• Perform audits of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) program.
• In conjunction with the agriculture production and field operations
personnel provide training on food safety practices, assist in
development of food safety programs.
• Process large volumes of data or information and communicate the
information into a full evaluation of an operation, author reports and
recommendations for further improvements to mitigate food safety risks.
• Effectively communicate scientific and technical information to both
technical and non-technical personnel.
• Be aware of USEPA, USFDA and USDA regulations and guidelines
associated with growing, harvesting, packing, handling and shipping of
fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.
• Under the guidance of Director Food Safety and Quality, execute
projects that meet the technical and business objectives of Dole Fresh
Vegetables.
• Must be willing to travel to various growing regions in the U.S.
• Follow all food Safety Requirements' and Good Manufacturing Practices
as applicable to this position.
• Other duties as assigned
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REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Food Science, Postharvest
Physiology and/or related equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE: 2 -3 years in
production agriculture, with 1 year of field food safety auditing
experience. Experience in vegetable farming operations is desirable.
SKILLS: Strong organizational,
interpersonal and communication skills, must be flexible,
even-tempered, a good mediator and forceful. Strong analytical and
problem solving skills required, ability to conduct food safety audits,
communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel,
knowledge of food microbiology, knowledge of agrochemicals use,
knowledge of basic sanitation techniques and procedures. Strong
analytical and problem solving skills required; knowledge of related
Federal and State regulations; competency in computer word processing
(MS Word), Spreadsheet (Excel) and Database Software (Access) required.
ADDITIONAL: Excellent
communications skills. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred. Will
require travel to seasonal growing regions. Able to work in a dynamic,
fast-paced environment environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability
to lift up to 10-25 pounds, identify and distinguish colors, and works
in extreme cold some of the time.
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